AWU SERIES MOTION CONTROLLERS

GODDARD DESIGN CO. has been a major
player in automation control for more than 20 years. Our
controllers are used extensively on Broadway, in regional theater,
on the road, in rental shops and in just about every facet of
presentations. Our reputation for simple to use equipment
that provides you with reliable, repeatable control is
unequalled. Our modular approach offers you the ability to
mechanize one piece at reasonable cost, knowing you can expand the
system as needed.

The AWU4-AM2 is an update of the
classic AWU4. It continues to offer control of one axis of
motion per unit - up and down, onstage and off. Each unit
offers you four targets; the optional LEX-6 expansion unit takes
that to 10 targets. A new feature offered by the
AWU-4M2 is target expansion from an external target
source. Using a 10 bit DAC that provides 0 to 10VDC,
targets can be expanded to any number. When this is coupled with
the expansion options that have always been available with AWU-4,
remote computer control become a practical reality.

For multiple unit operation, group
together as many AWU and LEX-6 units as you need using the Master
Buss. Our REM-ST Master unit gives you a remote RUN and
remote ALL STOP and an emergency STOP to shut off power to all
drives. Master Buss options include speed mastering and
start sub-grouping.

Features of the AWU Series controllers
include:

position repeatability of better than 1/4" in 50' of travel
with smooth acceleration and deceleration for predictable, safe
operation

absolute positions for scenery targets are stored in
nonvolatile memory so the system can't "forget"

adjustable speed and variable accel/decel rates make the
system work for you as your needs change from one production to
the next

most functions may be remotely controlled including, target,
speed, start and stop

most status information may be remotely monitored including
direction of travel, current position, and running/stopped

THE AWU-4AM2 CONTROLLER AND THE LEX-6 EXPANSION UNIT AT A GLANCE

Use the Remote Start button to set up groups for multiple unit
operation

The position display shows you current scenery position

Two accel/decel presets are available

Use the Jog switch to manually position the scenery

Four 10-turn dials are used to store targets

The Limit Selector dial lets you choose which of the 4 AWU- 4a
or 6 LEX-6 targets you want

The Speed dial lets you set the maximum speed of a move

The Run button starts motion

Use the Stop button to halt a piece before it reaches target

The In and Out indicators show the direction a piece will move

An AWU is 19 inches tall by 3.5
inches wide and approximately 7 inches deep. The LEX-6 is 19
inches tall by 1.75 inches wide by 7 inches deep. Mounting
ears are provided with mounting holes on standard rackmount
centers. Units are normally packaged in 19 inch relay racks
with the rails mounted horizontally rather than vertically.
The REM-ST remote unit has the same mechanical size as an
AWU. Front panels of all units are a gray anodized metal;
cases and rack ears are a textured black finish. All
connections to the units are made by back panel mounted
connectors. A 25 pin D-style connector provides signals
necessary for the LEX-6 and many custom expansion
possibilities. The Master Buss connector is a 15-pin D style
connector. Information on the expansion connectors is athttp://www.goddarddesing.com/awu4_backpanel.html.